Building on its July debut in Mumbai, Tesla is set to open its second showroom in India on August 11, 2025, at Worldmark 3, Aerocity, New Delhi. This follows Tesla's official entry into the Indian market just weeks earlier and signals the electric vehicle giant's growing interest in India’s rapidly evolving EV ecosystem.
"After Mumbai, Elon Musk's Tesla will be opening its second showroom in India on August 11."
The upcoming Aerocity showroom is strategically located in one of Delhi’s most high-end commercial areas. Like the flagship Mumbai outlet in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), the Delhi showroom will serve as both a product showcase and customer experience centre, allowing prospective buyers to explore Tesla’s cutting-edge electric vehicles (EVs) and technologies.
"Like the Mumbai showroom, this showroom is also expected to serve as a display and customer experience centre, offering visitors a chance to view the vehicles up close and understand Tesla’s technology."
Tesla's Model Y is the first vehicle to hit the Indian market:
Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive: ₹60 lakh (~USD 69,765)
Long-Range Variant: ₹68 lakh
"The Model Y rear-wheel drive is priced at Rs 60 lakh (around USD 69,765) for customers paying in cash. The long-range rear-wheel drive variant comes in at a higher price of Rs 68 lakh."
Tesla’s Model Y pricing in India is significantly steeper compared to other international markets due to import duties.
| Country | Model Y Starting Price |
|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | ₹60 lakh (USD 69,765) |
| 🇺🇸 United States | USD 44,990 |
| 🇨🇳 China | 263,500 yuan (~USD 36,500) |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 45,970 euros (~USD 50,000) |
"These prices are higher than Tesla’s base pricing in other markets. In the US, the Model Y starts at USD 44,990, while in China it is priced at 263,500 yuan, and in Germany at 45,970 euros."
India-bound Model Y units are completely built units (CBUs) imported from Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory, which caters to numerous global markets.
"The higher price in India is mainly due to import duties, as the Model Y will be sold as a completely built unit (CBU)."
"Tesla’s Model Y units are expected to be imported from the company’s Gigafactory in Shanghai."
As of now, six Model Y SUVs have been imported for display and test drives in India, mainly for the Mumbai showroom.
"For India, Tesla has so far imported six units of the Model Y SUV, which are expected to be used for display and test drives at the Mumbai showroom."
In addition to vehicles, Tesla is laying the groundwork for EV infrastructure in India.
"Along with the vehicles, Tesla has also brought in supercharger equipment and accessories worth nearly USD 1 million to India."
This infrastructure is vital to supporting test drives, service stations, and future charging networks.
Tesla’s choice of premium urban locations like BKC in Mumbai and Aerocity in Delhi indicates a phased rollout targeting upper-end markets initially. The high import cost model may be a short-term approach while the company awaits potential future concessions or the green light for local manufacturing.
Tesla’s expansion to Delhi’s Aerocity is another milestone in its long-anticipated entry into the Indian automotive space. While prices remain high due to import duties, Tesla's growing showroom presence, early infrastructure deployment, and interest from premium buyers are paving the way for a more ambitious rollout.
With a growing interest in electric vehicles and improving government policies around EV adoption, Tesla could be setting the stage for future localization and competitive pricing. For now, customers in Delhi can look forward to experiencing Tesla’s innovation firsthand starting August 11, 2025.